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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1910
Page
4
Fargo Forum argues the new primary system fails to curb boss control. Insurgent bosses appoint an elimination committee that dictates candidate tickets, undermining universal people chosen delegates. The piece claims both parties show the same old hands and questions the reform’s cure.
George W. Wilson, register of the local land office, announces candidacy for North Dakota governor subject to the June primary. Supported by friends across the northwestern part of the state, Wilson has led political efforts for twenty three years and vows an active campaign until the primaries.
The editorial argues the insurgent and stalwart wings tilt toward eastern candidates in the June GOP primaries. It warns western voters deserve equal influence after eastern majorities last November and likens the scene to two hunters choosing between a pigeon and a crow.
On March 30 voters in Williston will decide a 90 500 bond proposal to retire warrants and extend the water works. Bonds issued at 4 percent will be sold to North Dakota State authorities. Supporters urge timely turnout to fund city improvements and improve utility service.
Local items include H V Smith fire insurance offers, a 25 percent sale on salts and overcoats at the Hub, and realty and loan ads by Williams County Realty Co. plus First-Second Mortgage Loans in Graphic Block. Attendees include Stenehjem, Burns, Sheriff Olson witnesses, and visitors from Mayville and Arnegard. Also notes on Rebekah lodge initiation, Miss Freeman closing out sale, and new Dakota Western Telephone Co directory details.
Bruegger Mercantile Co advertises an apron sale in Odd Fellows hall on Saturday afternoon April 2. Miss Eva Marelius visits from near Bonetrails and stays with family. J. W. Warfield returns from Summerfield Ohio after winter with relatives. Also a West Lawn area house and barn for sale cheap by Williams County Realty Co and a Northwestern Hide & Fur Co ad notes high prices for hides and furs with guns and traps offered.
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